The Miniature Australian Shepherd, also called the Mini Aussie, is a smaller version of the Australian Shepherd known for its loyalty, intelligence, and energetic personality. Originally bred in the 1960s on the U.S. rodeo circuit by reducing the size of the standard Australian Shepherd, the Mini Aussie quickly gained popularity as a travel companion and working partner at horse shows. In 2015, the breed was officially recognized by the American Kennel Club under the name Miniature American Shepherd. Despite its smaller stature, the Mini Aussie retains the same agility, drive, and intelligence as its larger counterpart.
Mini Aussies are affectionate, eager-to-please, and great with children and other pets, making them ideal family companions. Their medium-length double coat comes in various colors, including black, blue merle, red merle, and red, often accented with white or tan markings. While they shed moderately year-round and more heavily during seasonal changes, regular brushing helps keep their coat healthy and clean. Highly trainable and full of energy, Mini Aussies excel in agility, obedience, and herding activities. With consistent exercise, mental stimulation, and plenty of love, the Miniature Australian Shepherd makes a devoted and dynamic addition to any active household.
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Hello, My name is Jax I’m a fluffy Blue Merle puppy that’s full of energy and love playing with children. Through out the day you will find me playing with toys and just having the time of my life. My owner has kept me updated on shots and dewormer and I will be vet checked before you come to take me home. I look forward to meeting you!
Miniature Australian Shepherd
“Fluffy fun and boundless energy—meet your new best friend!” I am an AKC registered Mini Australian Shepherd puppy! I was born on April 23rd and I will be ready for my forever home on June 18th! I ha
Miniature Australian Shepherd
“Fluffy fun and boundless energy—meet your new best friend!” I am an AKC registered Mini Australian Shepherd puppy! I was born on April 23rd and I will be ready for my forever home on June 18th! I ha
Miniature Australian Shepherd
“Fluffy fun and boundless energy—meet your new best friend!” I am an AKC registered Mini Australian Shepherd puppy! I was born on April 23rd and I will be ready for my forever home on June 18th! I ha
Miniature Australian Shepherd
“Fluffy fun and boundless energy—meet your new best friend!” I am an AKC registered Mini Australian Shepherd puppy! I was born on April 23rd and I will be ready for my forever home on June 18th! I ha
Miniature Australian Shepherd
“Fluffy fun and boundless energy—meet your new best friend!” I am an AKC registered Mini Australian Shepherd puppy! I was born on April 23rd and I will be ready for my forever home on June 18th! I ha
Miniature Australian Shepherd
“Fluffy fun and boundless energy—meet your new best friend!” I am an AKC registered Mini Australian Shepherd puppy! I was born on April 23rd and I will be ready for my forever home on June 18th! I ha
Miniature Australian Shepherd
“Fluffy fun and boundless energy—meet your new best friend!” I am an AKC registered Mini Australian Shepherd puppy! I was born on April 23rd and I will be ready for my forever home on June 18th! I ha
Miniature Australian Shepherd
🐾 Our summer puppies have arrived and they won’t last long! I am a Mini Australian Shepherd puppy! I was born on April 2nd and I will be ready for my forever home on May 28th! I have been family rai
Miniature Australian Shepherd
🐾 Our summer puppies have arrived and they won’t last long! I am a Mini Australian Shepherd puppy! I was born on April 2nd and I will be ready for my forever home on May 28th! I have been family rai
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Beautiful, smart, and energetic mini Aussie: Jane is a lovely red merle. Well socialized, well-loved, and cared for. Call us to see if you are a good match! Carefully picked parents for excellent a
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Beautiful, smart, and energetic mini Aussie: Judy is a lovely black tricolor. Well socialized, well-loved, and cared for. Call us to see if you are a good match! Very playful and intelligent. Care
Miniature Australian Shepherd
🐾 Our summer puppies have arrived and they won’t last long! I am a Mini Australian Shepherd puppy! I was born on April 2nd and I will be ready for my forever home on May 28th! I have been family rai
Miniature Australian Shepherd
This is a blue merle puppy!
Miniature Australian Shepherd
This is a blue merle puppy!
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Hi! Meet Bella! She is looking for a new home!! 🐾 Bella is an adorable Black Tri Miniature Australian Shepherd puppy with a very sweet and loving personality. She has lots of energy, loves attention, and does great with other dogs! Her mom is a Black Tri Mini Australian Shepherd and her dad is a Blue Merle Mini Australian Shepherd. Bella is playful, affectionate, and wo
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Meet Fancy, a stunning Blue Merle female Mini Australian Shepherd with a bright spirit and even brighter eyes. She’s full of energy, intelligence, and endless curiosity, always ready to explore the wo
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Felisha is a stunning Blue Merle Mini Australian Shepherd with a bright, intelligent spark in her eyes and a personality to match. Compact yet full of energy, she’s the perfect blend of playful curios
Miniature Australian Shepherd
This pretty puppy is a Blue Merle Mini Astralian Shepherd with blue eyes. Cowboy the sire is about 17 inches to the withers and weighs about 31 pounds. He is a bouncing playful affectionate dog from
Miniature Australian Shepherd
This pretty puppy is a Blue Merle Miniature Australian Shepherd with blue eyes. Cowboy the sire is about 17 inches to the withers and weighs about 31 pounds. He is a bouncing playful affectionate dog
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Lynn is a stunning Blue Merle male Mini Australian Shepherd with a bright personality and a loving heart. Intelligent, playful, and eager to please, she embodies the breed’s loyal and affectionate nat
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Fletcher is a four-year-old miniature Australian Shepherd with a stunning blue merle coat that really does stop people in their tracks, and he's got the personality to match his good looks. The blue m
Miniature Australian Shepherd
He has coat just like his mom, long tail with white frost tip. Kids friendly like to run around yard chasing balls bark toys. Smart little puppy like to cuddle will be good puppy for young family. Aus
Miniature Australian Shepherd
He has beautiful blue eyes, all natural bun tails, soft coat. All my puppies are grow up around kids they are kid friendly. Australian shepherd are super smart breed it self they are easy potty train

Miniature Australian Shepherd
This stunning bright blue eye male is total perfection. He is the most beautiful blue merle. The color of the coat stunning. His marking on his face stunning. Definitely a show stopper. He is very passive and content. Playful yet loves to sit with us.
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This beautiful girl is a blue merle coat with two blue eyes and is very outgoing, she enjoys chasing my children around the house and bossing everyone around.
12Miniature Australian Shepherd
This beautiful girl has a red merle coat, and two beautiful blue eyes. She is the alpha of this pack and bosses the entire household around and if we dont listen she will give you tug on the pant leg
12Miniature Australian Shepherd
This handsome boy has a blue merle coat and two beautiful blue eyes. He loves being cuddled on the couch and chasing his sister around.
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I have one beautiful male Mini Australian Shepherd puppy still looking for his forever home! All his litter mates found families already 💙 ✨ Details: * Blue Merle coat * Stunning two bright blue e
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Storm is a blue merle male with blue eyes. He is sweet and loves snuggling. He's smart and loves to play.
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He is adorable. Blue eyes
7Miniature Australian Shepherd
We ended up with 8 healthy puppies, 1 red Merle female, black collar, 1 black tri female, yellow collar, lilac, 1 red tri female, purple collar, 1 red Merle male, lime collar, and 2 black tri males, g
7Miniature Australian Shepherd
We ended up with 8 healthy puppies, 1 red Merle female, black collar, 1 black tri female, yellow collar, lilac, 1 red tri female, purple collar, 1 red Merle male, lime collar, and 2 black tri males, g
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Thunder a blue merle male with blue eyes. He is sweet and playful. Outgoing super friendly.
7Miniature Australian Shepherd
We ended up with 8 healthy puppies, 1 red Merle female, black collar, 1 black tri female, yellow collar, lilac, 1 red tri female, purple collar, 1 red Merle male, lime collar, and 2 black tri males, g
7Miniature Australian Shepherd
We ended up with 8 healthy puppies, 1 red Merle female, black collar, 1 black tri female, yellow collar, lilac, 1 red tri female, purple collar, 1 red Merle male, lime collar, and 2 black tri males, g
7Miniature Australian Shepherd
We ended up with 8 healthy puppies, 1 red Merle female, black collar, 1 black tri female, yellow collar, lilac, 1 red tri female, purple collar, 1 red Merle male, lime collar, and 2 black tri males, g
7Miniature Australian Shepherd
We ended up with 8 healthy puppies, 1 red Merle female, black collar, 1 black tri female, yellow collar, lilac, 1 red tri female, purple collar, 1 red Merle male, lime collar, and 2 black tri males, g
7Miniature Australian Shepherd
We ended up with 8 healthy puppies, 1 red Merle female, black collar, 1 black tri female, yellow collar, lilac, 1 red tri female, purple collar, 1 red Merle male, lime collar, and 2 black tri males, g
7Miniature Australian Shepherd
We ended up with 8 healthy puppies, 1 red Merle female, black collar, 1 black tri female, yellow collar, lilac, 1 red tri female, purple collar, 1 red Merle male, lime collar, and 2 black tri males, g
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Darling boy, really nice color $750
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Blue Merle Male $900 pet only $1200 with full breeding rights